Diverse Neighborhood-Style Black Bean Soup with Corn
A vibrant, protein-packed soup featuring black beans, sweet corn, and smoky chipotle. This latin american-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 50 minutes pairs black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1/2 large onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lime
- 1/2 avocado
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Instructions
- Step 1: Drain and rinse black beans thoroughly. Finely chop onion and mince garlic. In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat and cook onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add drained black beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), 4 cups chicken broth, 1 chopped chipotle pepper in adobo, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 cup corn kernels and continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with diced avocado and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Diverse Neighborhood-Style Black Bean Soup with Corn take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Diverse Neighborhood-Style Black Bean Soup with Corn?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep black beans from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Diverse Neighborhood-Style Black Bean Soup with Corn?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Diverse Neighborhood-Style Black Bean Soup with Corn for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Diverse Neighborhood-Style Black Bean Soup with Corn vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
